Create a circular contour using a center point

A circular contour is cut from the beam. It can be an outside or inside (hole) contour. The rectangle is defined by entering a center point.

Note:

• The rectangular contour depends on the position of the coordinate system. The contour is created parallel to the UCS.
• To cut a circular contour from a curved beam it is recommended to insert a coordinate system at a point of the object.
• When the beam is manipulated (e.g., with the grips), the contour is still assigned to the selected beam end and it maintains its distance to the end.

To access the command

Features tool palette:

Command line: _AstM4BeamContourNotchCircle1Dig

To create a circular contour using a center point

1. Select a suitable UCS.
2. Features tool palette: Click .
3. Select a beam at a reference end.
4. Define the contour center point.

• The circular contour is created with a default radius. The properties dialog box appears.

The radius, gap, width and grid values can be changed.